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Friday, 28 May 2021 13:30

Lenzing Group aims for carbon neutrality by 2025

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Lenzing Group has set a target to achieve climate neutrality by 2025. The group recently commissioned a new air purification and sulfur recovery plant at its facility. The plant has been developed with an investment of €40 million and it uses state-of-the-art technologies to reduce carbon emissions by 15,000 metric tons at the Lenzing facility. This will also make the group more self-sufficient in securing vital raw materials for processing, which will bolster the site’s competitive standing in terms of sustainability.

The Lenzing Group is an ecologically responsible producer of specialty fibers made from the renewable raw material wood. As an innovation leader, Lenzing is a partner of global textile and nonwoven manufacturers and drives many new technological developments. The Lenzing Group’s high-quality fibers form the basis for a variety of textile applications ranging from elegant ladies clothing to versatile denims and high-performance sports clothing. Due to their consistent high quality, their biodegradability and compostability Lenzing fibers are also highly suitable for hygiene products and agricultural applications.